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Vulnerable on rent support falling behind

The federal government has been urged to boost rental assistance payments to take the sting out of fast-rising rents.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

King sues Elon Musk in battle over unpaid rent

Britain's Crown Estate has launched court proceedings against Twitter over alleged unpaid rent on its London headquarters.

The New Daily · Jan 24, 2023

Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson unveils tax-the-rich plan to bankroll social services

Johnson wants to “make the suburbs, airlines and ultra-rich pay their fair share” to generate $800 million in new revenue. His plan includes a Metra “city surcharge” to raise $40 million from the suburbs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Pakistan raises key rate to 24-year high of 17% as crises mount

Pakistan increased its benchmark interest rate to 17%, the highest in more than 24 years, as the economy grapples with raging inflation, supply shortages, dwindling currency reserves and stalled foreign financing.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2023

As pandemic rent relief ends, states struggle to prevent homelessness

PORTLAND, Ore. — For almost three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, states have had an unwelcome but ideal laboratory to test potential solutions to slow eviction, one of the most persistent challenges in preventing homelessness.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Biden's Housing Equity Plan Is More Likely To Waste Resources Than Curtail Zoning

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Reason · Jan 23, 2023

Upzone, demolish, construct: How Berkeley plans to build 8,934 homes by 2031

BERKELEY, California — Some of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods, bustling street corridors and empty single-family homes are being eyed to try and develop nearly 9,000 new homes over the next eight years, after the Berkeley City Council unanimously gave a 656-page plan the green light Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Vacation rentals are adding to South Florida’s housing crunch, study suggests

Thousands of short-term vacation rentals could be contributing to the rental crisis in South Florida, where it has become harder to find affordable places to live, according to a new study.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Scottish commercial property investment 12.6% ahead of five-year average

Office take-up in Aberdeen rose by 96% last year, compared to 2021

Insider UK · Jan 23, 2023

Bristol renters and landlords to be allowed to speak in future debates on rent controls after U-turn

Earlier this month renters were "banished" from a debate and vote on bringing in rent controls

Bristol Post · Jan 23, 2023